The Goldspot Sandgoby, Golden Sandgoby – Fusigobius aureus is a small, colorful fish that is a popular addition to home aquariums.
Description & Characteristics
The Goldspot Sandgoby, Golden Sandgoby – Fusigobius aureus is a small fish, reaching a maximum size of 3.5 cm. It is characterized by its bright yellow body with a distinctive black spot on its dorsal fin. The Goldspot Sandgoby, Golden Sandgoby – Fusigobius aureus has a slender, elongated body, with a small mouth and large eyes. It also has a pair of pelvic fins that are fused together to form a suction cup, which helps the fish to attach itself to rocks and corals.
Habitat and Occurrence
The Goldspot Sandgoby, Golden Sandgoby – Fusigobius aureus is found in tropical and subtropical waters of the Indo-Pacific region. It is a common sight in shallow coastal waters, typically inhabiting the sandy bottoms of lagoons and reefs at depths between 5.0 and 25.0 meters. The Goldspot Sandgoby, Golden Sandgoby – Fusigobius aureus is frequently observed in the intertidal zone, where it burrows in the sand or hides among rocks and corals.
Taxonomy
The species Fusigobius aureus belongs to the Class: Teleostei, Order: Gobiiformes, and Family: Gobiidae. The Gobiidae family is a large and diverse group of fish, encompassing over 2,000 species, known as gobies. Gobies are characterized by their small size, slender bodies, and fused pelvic fins. They are found in a variety of habitats, from shallow coastal waters to deep-sea trenches.
Feeding
The Goldspot Sandgoby, Golden Sandgoby – Fusigobius aureus is an opportunistic feeder, consuming a variety of small invertebrates, such as amphipods, copepods, Daphnia salina, and worms. It also supplements its diet with detritus and zooplankton.
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